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Table 1 Behavioural diagnosis using the COM-B model

From: Improving the health-related quality of life of adult Nigerians living with cancer and their family caregivers: intervention development

COM-B component

Behavioural diagnosis

Physical capability

╸Physical strength is needed to engage in religious and community activities

╸A need for physical strength to participate in training and to meet people with similar conditions to share experiences

Psychological capability

-Need for socio-spiritual awareness that will dispel myths about cancer and caregiving

╸Need knowledge of how best to promote healthy behaviour in adults with cancer and family caregivers

Physical opportunity

╸Adults with cancer and family caregivers need the resources that will meet their needs and thereby improve their quality of life

- Adults with cancer and family caregivers have limited time for engagement

╸Adults with cancer and family caregivers need access to safe environment and facilities

╸Adults with cancer and their families find ways to overcome any financial and time constraints that prevent them from receiving care

Social opportunity

╸Adults with cancer and family caregivers need social support from friends and family

╸During the disease/caregiving journey, adults with cancer and family caregivers need opportunities to engage with friends, relatives, and significant others

╸Adequate support from healthcare providers

╸Family members encouragement is crucial

╸Continued maintenance of logistic support from government and society should be encouraged

╸Social group participation should be encouraged

Reflective motivation

╸Adults with cancer and family caregivers need to develop a habit getting involve in the community events that will promote their quality of life

╸Adults with cancer and family caregivers need to develop plans for daily/weekly activities and develop a habit of participation

Automatic motivation

╸Adults with cancer and family caregivers need to feel that they want to participate in socio-spiritual activities, and that there may be a sense of pleasure or satisfaction from participation

╸Family members may feel a sense of duty to set a good example for their cancer-affected loved ones and caregivers, and this may be motivated by a desire to do the best for loved ones

  1. COM-B Capability, opportunity, and motivation behaviour